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August 17, 2016 at 6:35 pm #5664

mopac
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Hey Guys,

Changing modeling locations, want to model 1984 between Jefferson TX and Big Sandy TX. Can anyone tell me about the TAZ or Texas Auto Special.
Know that Centennial Yard was the destination, but where did this train start?
What was its traffic volume?
It was called at North Little Rock at 9;00pm and left at 10
pm.

August 18, 2016 at 4:12 am #7732

Dennis Faircloth
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TAZ = Texas Autos/TOFC

Established Feb 3, 1981.

Originated at 37th St, Chicago, and was switched at Yard Center.
34 hour schedule from 37th ST to Ft Worth.

As of July 1982 it ws assigned 3 GP50s for power, and cycled power with northbound FCZ.

Out of Yard Center carried TOFC (multiple blocks) and GM auto parts for Arlington and Reisor assembly plants. Picked up Arlington parts at Villa Grove. 500 mile inspection at Gorham, set out TOFC for New Orleans and Memphis for train DV. Set out San Antonio and Laredo TOFC at Texarkana for train DMZ. Picked up Arlington traffic from DMZ. Set out Shreveport/Longview/Texarkana TOFC for ramp at Texarkana. Shreveport non-TOFC moved on L933 to Shreveport/Reisor. Set out at West Dallas and worked Arlington before slinking into Centennial Yard.
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